What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Improvement Specialist position at Melmark?
Melmark Overview
Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.
Quality Improvement Specialist Overview
The Quality Improvement Specialist conducts incident reviews and ensures compliance with external incident reporting requirements. This position takes the lead on conducting investigations in a timely, thorough and objective manner and in accordance with all regulatory requirements and Melmark policies. Assists and supports the Director of Quality Improvement with other quality improvement activities.
Schedule and Salary Information
- Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (flexibility needed)
- Salary: $50,000-$55,000 (based on years of experience)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required.
- Must hold a valid US Driver's license with the minimum age of twenty-one years old.
- Must be able to attain PA Certified Investigator certification.
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities.
QI Specialist Responsibilities
- Conducts objective, thorough and timely investigations of incidents requiring investigation. Uses sound and appropriate interview and investigation techniques, in accordance with ODP certified investigator training and Melmark policies.
- Conducts thorough daily review of incidents and ensures appropriate actions are taken to assure the health and safety of the individual(s) involved.
- Ensures compliance with external reporting requirements in HCSIS, EIM, DDS and all other external reporting systems. External reports should be submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
- Oversees activities of the records department to include but not limited to compliance reporting, records release and leading dialogue with program teams to address missing/incomplete paperwork.
- Provides clear, succinct, thorough and well organized investigation reports.
- Maintains investigation reports and other documents in a neat, organized and complete fashion and ensures documents are appropriately safeguarded.
Benefits
- Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
- Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
- Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
- Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
